Panera Assistant Manager- Lynchburg- $50-59K- 4005019

Flynn Group entered the Panera Bread system in 2015 with the acquisition of 47 cafes. Since then, the company has experienced significant growth, more than tripling in size to become the second largest Panera franchisee globally. Flynn Panera continues to expand rapidly by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators. This remarkable growth is supported by Flynn Group’s strong reputation as the largest franchise operator worldwide, owning and managing a diverse portfolio of restaurants including iconic brands such as Applebee’s, Arby’s, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness. Founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, Flynn Group has developed a decentralized business model that empowers geographic areas with Market Leaders who oversee Area Directors and General Managers to maintain operational excellence within each café. The firm places great emphasis on core values like genuine care for people, team spirit, and winning together, which shapes its unique company culture and operational success.

Flynn Panera operates upscale and friendly Panera Bread cafés featuring artisan baked breads, pastries, made-to-order soups, salads, sandwiches, and specialty espresso beverages. The cafés pride themselves on maintaining a grease-free, alcohol-free environment without fryers and late-night shifts, creating a welcoming and healthy workplace for employees. The management team at Flynn Panera is renowned for their collective experience, boasting over 190 years in the restaurant industry and 60 years specifically with Flynn Group. The Manager role at Panera Bread is integral to delivering a superior customer experience and ensuring the smooth operation of the cafés. Managers lead teams of up to 75 employees, taking responsibility for multiple facets including profitability, customer service, food safety, cleanliness, team development, and facility management.

This role is ideal for highly motivated hospitality professionals with strong leadership qualities, a passion for the foodservice industry, and a commitment to operational excellence. Panera Bread Managers inspire, coach, mentor, and develop team members while handling strategic and day-to-day restaurant management duties. They manage budgets, oversee scheduling, ordering, marketing, and baking functions, and serve as the communication bridge between leadership and team associates. The company values individuals with a "Run it Like you Own It Mentality" who are detail-oriented and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. Flynn Panera offers competitive wages, profit sharing, meal discounts, medical benefits, 401(k) plans with company match, paid vacation, and growth opportunities for its employees. The position is available both full-time and part-time, with a salary range of $50,000 to $59,000 per year, and requires on-site work. This role represents a remarkable opportunity to join a rapidly growing and prestigious Panera franchise operator with a supportive and stable work environment.